Philips PT717 User manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully

benet from the support that Philips offers, register your product at

www.philips.com/welcome.

Please read this user manual, as it contains information about the wonderful

features of this shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier

and more enjoyable.

General description (Fig. 1)

1 Protection cap

2 Shaving unit

3 Shaving unit release button

4 Shaver on/off button

5 Adapter

6 Cleaning brush

Note: You can nd the type number on the back of the shaver.

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for

future reference.

Danger

- Keep the adapter dry.

- Forbidden to clean the adapter under a running tap.

Warning

- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to

replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.

- The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of

experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for

their safety.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with

the appliance.

- Always unplug the shaver before you clean it under the tap.

- Forbidden to use in the shower.

- Do not use this appliance close to a bathtub, shower or other

containers lled with water.

Caution

- Do not immerse the shaver in water or any other liquid.

- Do not use water hotter than 80°C to rinse the shaver.

- Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to

prevent your hands from getting burnt.

- The shaver is not dishwasher-proof.

- Warning: Remove the detachable cord from the handheld part before

cleaning this part in water.

- Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of the shaver when you

rinse it. This is normal and not dangerous because all electronics are

enclosed in a sealed power unit inside the shaver.

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- Do not use the shaver or the adapter if it is damaged, as this may cause

injury. Always replace a damaged adapter with one of the original type.

- Use and store the appliance at a temperature between 10°C and 35°C.

- Always place and use the shaver on a surface that is uid-resistant.

- Only use the adapter and accessories supplied.

- Always put the protection cap on the shaver to protect the shaving

heads when you are travelling.

Compliance with standards

- This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and

regulations regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF).

General

- This shaver is suitable to be cleaned under a running tap.

- The adapter is equipped with an automatic voltage selector and is

suitable for mains voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts.

- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than

24 volts.

Using the shaver

Note: This shaver is not rechargeable and can only be used from the mains.

1 Put the small plug in the shaver.

2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

3 Press the on/off button once to switch on the shaver.

4 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make circular movements.

- Do not make straight movements.

- Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to the Philips

shaving system.

5 Press the on/off button once to switch off the shaver.

6 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

Cleaning and maintenance

Remove the detachable cord from the handheld part before cleaning this

part in water.

Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or

aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.

- Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal shaving performance.

- Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance.

- For the best cleaning results, we advise you to use the Philips Cleaning

spray (HQ110).

- Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to

prevent your hands from getting burnt.

Note: Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of the shaver when you

rinse it. This is normal and not dangerous because all electronics are enclosed

in a sealed power unit inside the shaver.

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Cleaning the shaving unit under the tap

1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from the mains.

2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit.

3 Rinse the shaving unit and hair chamber under a hot tap for

30 seconds.

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot,

to prevent your hands from getting burnt.

- Rinse the hair chamber and the inside of the shaving unit.

- Rinse the outside of the shaving unit.

4 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess water.

Be careful not to hit the shaving unit against anything while shaking off

excess water.

Never dry the shaving unit and the hair chamber with a towel or tissue,

as this may damage the shaving heads and the coupling spindles.

5 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open to let the shaver dry

completely.

Cleaning the shaving unit with the cleaning brush

1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from the mains.

2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit.

3 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver.

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4 Turn the lock anticlockwise (A) and remove the retaining frame (B).

5 Remove and clean one shaving head at a time. Each shaving head

consists of a cutter and a guard.

Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and guard at a time, since they are

all matching sets. If you accidentally mix up the cutters and guards, it may take

several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored.

- Remove the cutter from the shaving guard and clean it with the brush.

- Clean the inside and outside of the shaving guard with the brush.

6 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit.

Note: Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads t exactly into the

recesses.

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7 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit (A) and turn the

lock clockwise (B).

8 Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot in the top of the shaver.

Then close the shaving unit.

Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check if you have inserted

the shaving heads properly and if the retaining frame is locked.

Storage

- Put the protection cap on the shaver every time you have used it, to

prevent damage.

Replacement

For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving

heads every two years.

Only replace the shaving heads with original HQ8 Philips Shaving Heads.

1 Switch off the shaver. Disconnect the shaver from the mains.

2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit.

3 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver.

4 Turn the lock anticlockwise (A) and remove the retaining frame (B).

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5 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones in the shaving unit.

Note: Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads t exactly into the

recesses.

6 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit (A) and turn the

lock clockwise (B).

7 Insert the lug of the new shaving unit into the slot in the top of the

shaver. Then close the shaving unit.

Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check if you have inserted

the shaving heads properly and if the retaining frame is locked.

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Ordering accessories

To retain the top performance of your shaver, make sure you clean it

regularly and replace its shaving heads at the recommended time.

Shaving heads

- We advise you to replace your shaving heads every two years. Always

replace with HQ8 shaving heads.

Cleaning

- Use Cleaning spray (HQ110) to clean the shaving heads thoroughly.

Environment

- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at

the end of their life, but hand them in at an ofcial collection point for

recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

Guarantee and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/

support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaet.

Guarantee restrictions

The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of

the international guarantee because they are subject to wear.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could

encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with

the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of

frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your

country.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

The shaver does

not shave as well

as it used to.

The shaving heads are damaged

or worn.

Replace the shaving heads (see chapter

‘Replacement’).

Long hairs obstruct the shaving

heads.

Clean the shaving heads one by one

(see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

You have not inserted the shaving

heads properly.

Make sure that the projections of the shaving

heads t exactly into the recesses (see

chapter ‘Replacement’).

The shaver does

not work when I

press the on/off

button.

The temperature of the shaver is

too high. In this case, the shaver

does not work.

As soon as the temperature of the shaver has

dropped sufciently, you can switch on the

shaver again.

You have not connected the

shaver to the mains. This shaver

can only be used directly from the

mains.

Put the small plug in the shaver, put the

adapter in the wall socket and press the

on/off button again.

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